
White Paper
The Environmental Impact of AI in Education: Cutting Through the Noise
The conversation around responsible AI use in education continues to evolve. As institutions look to develop policies that strike the best balance between generative AI’s benefits and risks, environmental considerations are an important part of this conversation.
Given the media conjecture in this area, conflicting data from varied sources, the rate of change with AI usage, and the subsequent possibility for misunderstanding, this white paper helps cut through the noise. It distills credible information to help institutions take their first steps towards environmentally responsible AI use—and presents the latest data around the impact of generative AI in the context of the broader fight against climate change.